Nick in the AM: Edge restaurant sets Junction City closing date

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Oct 10, 2017 at 9:25 AMOct 10, 2017 at 9:26 AM

Nick Vlahos Journal Star reporter @vlahosnick

Edge by Chef Dustin Allen has determined its final dinner service at its current location in Peoria.

The farm-to-table restaurant is to end operations Oct. 28 at Junction City shopping center, according to a post on the Edge Facebook page. In the second week of November, Allen plans to reopen Edge in the new building under construction at 4500 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights.

In August, it was announced Edge would be moving to the Heights. Allen cited the necessity of a larger space among reasons for the relocation.

Edge is accepting reservations through Oct. 28 at Junction City and also is accepting them for the new digs, the Facebook post stated. A private dining room that can seat up to 20 at the Heights location is to be available beginning Nov. 19.

Edge is joining an already-active restaurant strip along Prospect Road in the Heights. The most-recent modification features the transformation of Seven on Prospect into Joe's Original Italian & Martini Bar, which is to open this week.

Junction City probably won't be without a farm-to-table dining option for long. Last month, it was announced Harvest Cafe is to relocate to Junction City from its home in Delavan.

Harvest Cafe is expected to reopen early next year, although not in the same space Edge occupies. The restaurant in Delavan closed at the end of August.